Butternut Squash Risotto with Pancetta and Fresh Sage
Ingredients
2 oz.
thinly sliced pancetta
- Kowalski's Kowalski's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
6 cups
chicken broth
2 cups
risotto rice, such as Arborio or Carnaroli
1 cup
chopped yellow onion
2 cloves
garlic, minced
1 cup
dry white wine
2 cups (approx.)
Roasted Butternut Squash
1 cup grated Kowalski's Parmesan Cheese
1 tbsp. thinly sliced fresh sage
Directions
- In a medium sauté pan, cook pancetta over medium heat, turning frequently, until browned and crisp (about 5 min.).
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside to cool; reserve pancetta drippings.
- If needed, add oil to the drippings to make 1 ½ tbsp. of fat; set aside.
- In a small saucepan, bring broth to a simmer; keep warm but do not boil.
- In a large saucepan, heat reserved fat over medium heat.
- Add rice, onion and garlic to the large saucepan; sauté for 5 min.
- Add wine; cook until liquid evaporates.
- Add 2 cups broth; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is nearly absorbed (about 5 min.; if liquid takes much longer or much less than 5 min. to absorb, adjust heat up or down slightly).
- Add another 1 cup broth; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is almost gone again (5 min.).
- Continue adding broth 1 cup at a time, cooking until rice is tender (about 15 min.).
- Crumble cooled pancetta into pan; stir in remaining ingredients until cheese is melted and ingredients are evenly heated through.
- Serve immediately while risotto is very hot.
Tasty Tip:
- More or less cooking liquid may be required.